In the world of coin manufacturing, we have the pleasure of meeting a lot of people, but in rare occasions, we get to meet real enthusiasts who have the passion and patience to design with meticulous attention to detail truly great and quality products.
They took the time to contact me two years ago as they were preparing to manufacture their very first coins: the stunning Arthur Pendragon and Lucifer. This husband and wife company was an inspiration. They were passionate, hardworking and they even took the time to communicate with me in French, although they were Spanish.
It just takes a few minutes of talking with them to see all the love and attention to detail they put into each of their designs and notice their hardworking characteristics.
Big projects... And the means to achieve them
How did their adventure begin, what experience do they have? Like most coin sellers, our two friends are first and foremost collectors. Their adventures in sales began with the creation of Silvercoins Europe where they initially sold coins, and then went on to create their own designs.
In 2023, they decided to partner with Piotr Pela (Pela Coins) and founded Carpatian Mint. The project was a resounding success. In order to improve their services, they then decided to move to Poland: one of the largest manufacturing countries in the world, offering the expertise of the best coin designers and manufacturers. I still remember some of our conversations where Ana and Ivan had to go learn Polish in evening classes, a very difficult language.
At the end of 2023, their relationship with Carpathian Mint ends and they found Asturmint. They have continued to impress me ever since. Always attentive to their customers and their feedback, they build relationships with the best coin designers and engravers to create true masterpieces. When you buy a coin from Asturmint, you will not have any bad surprises. It will be exactly as it appears in the picture. Maybe even a little better.
To manufacture a beautiful product, you must be surrounded by good people, and you can always count on Ana and Ivan the most talented artists, manufacturers and producers out there. And now, after the release of their first coins as Asturmint, the fabulous Arthur Pendragon and Lucifer, we can declare their first wave of products a resounding success.
Concern for quality, down to the smallest detail
It starts with the little details. I remember a conversation a few weeks ago where they talked about the display box for one of their upcoming coins. "It's just a box", you could say. Well, NO! Every details are important for Ivan and Ana. This will be manufactured by Germania Mint in solid white beech, varnished in dark walnut and engraved in 24-carat gold.
"Our goal is to offer perfection and be at the top of quality". - Ivan and Ana, founders of Asturmint.
Close to perfection
Dragonlance's Chronicles is one of their most beautiful creation. You can watch the short video below to truly admire the attention to detail in this stunning design based on Dungeons and Dragons and representing a group of adventurer fighting a Dragon. Some numismatic products show us specific scenes, but this truly unique coin really tells us a story. The attention to detail is unrivalled in the industry. I invite you to watch a second one in order to catch some of the details you've missed the first time.
Some secret previews and teasers for you!
The world of coins is a very secretive. Many manufacturers present product prototypes to sellers before full production to gather feedback, but always in the greatest secrecy. But, we have obtained exclusive permission to show you some of their great upcoming coins and coin series. You can take a first look at these fabulous upcoming products in the videos and images below. I will let you appreciate the talent and attention to detail. Let us know what you think. Any constructive comments and feedback will be forwarded to them.